Trace's All I Ask For Video One of His Best

Any country music star without Trace's history of support for the American troops could be accused of exploitation with a video that focuses on troops returning from our current war against terror. But Trace has proven himself among the greatest of supporters of our troops and time and again gives himself, his band, his company, his funds, his time, his heart in numerous projects to support our troops in battle and those who have come home broken and battered.

Knowing that about Trace, I looked forward with a lot of anticipation and making sure to guard my heart, watched his new video tonight. Still I cried. Trace knows how we feel. Those of us who have lost. Those of us who have people we love still in harm's way. I never dreamed it, but this song says what we feel. The song definately belongs with the subject of the video.

Trace's video for his new single, "All I Ask for Anymore," will debut on CMT and CMT.com, and then on GAC and CMT Pure, both beginning on Tuesday.
Trace shot the video with the Tennessee Air National Guard in Nashville.

The video features real-life soldiers and their families, along with his wife, five daughters, granddaughter, and son-in-law all reportedly make cameo appearances.

Thanks Trace, despite the tears, I had to watch it time and again. And thanks for your support of our husbands, sons and daughters.

Trace Continues Efforts To Honor Nation's Heroes

If I had a singing voice remarkable enough that any person would pay to hear it - let alone millions - and I was asked to sing the national anthem at a ceremony in Shanksville, PA, to honor the people who died September 11th, 2001 on United Airlines flight 93, I would consider that invitatation the highest honor of my citizenship in the United States of America. The plane was traveling from Newark, N.J., to San Francisco when it was diverted by hijackers likely seeking to crash it into the White House or Capitol. The 9/11 Commission report said the hijackers crashed the plane as passengers tried to seize control of the cockpit. All 33 passengers and seven crew members died.

I imagine that Trace felt an intense honor in receiving that invitation and taking part in those ceremonies last week. Among country music stars, or any star for that matter, there are none more patriotic than our Trace.

The honor was well deserved. Not just any voice should be invited to echo its notes over that particular hallowed ground of our nation's heroes. There are beautiful singing voices in our country who have spoken words against our great nation. There are stars who have used their voices to tear down, oppose, and demean our great nation. Trace has not. Time and time again he has used his stardom to support our nation and especially those who serve it.

Once again, Trace will add his voice to a venture that will benefit our nation's military heroes. According to his website,on September 25 and 26, Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) Soldier Ride will visit Nashville, Tennessee. Soldier Ride, which debuted in 2004, is Wounded Warrior Project’s rehabilitative cycling program for wounded warriors. The segmented rides raise public awareness for those that have been injured while fighting overseas. All participants are provided with the adaptive equipment they need to cycle regardless of their disabilities.

The festivities kick off on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. with a “Southern Shindig” music event at the Loveless Barn (www.lovelessbarn.com). Country music superstar Trace Adkins will perform a special acoustic set.
Trace previously donated proceeds from the downloads of his song “Til The Last Shot’s Fired” as part of a performance at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. Radio personality Bob Kingsley will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Tickets are available at southernshindig.org. Other highlights include a performance by wounded warrior Sal Gonzalez, who was injured in Iraq in 2004 resulting in the amputation of his left leg. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner, beer and wine and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.